Director, Portfolio Management

McKesson

Director managing complex clinical research portfolio at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Leading strategy and execution to advance oncology treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, execution, and success of a complex, multi‑study clinical research portfolio
Provide end‑to‑end portfolio leadership across the clinical trial lifecycle
Set the direction for a diverse clinical portfolio
Serve as a trusted senior partner to sponsors—leading governance, communications, and issue resolution
Establish and sustain a strong operational rhythm that delivers visibility, accountability, and results
Coach and develop high‑performing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
7+ years’ experience in clinical research or project management including prior people leadership including line management
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Associate Director or equivalent role managing multiple complex clinical studies concurrently
Demonstrated experience managing clinical trials independently
10+ years’ clinical research experience, Medical Affairs, including cross-functional engagement and evidence-generation support (preferred)
Pharma/CRO management experience (preferred)
Experience supporting Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) including feasibility, start-up coordination, oversight and stakeholder alignment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchproject managementclinical trial managementevidence generationinvestigator-initiated trialsfeasibility assessmentstart-up coordinationstakeholder alignmentcross-functional engagementpeople leadership

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingteam developmentstrategic planningproblem-solvingoperational managementaccountabilityvisibilitygovernance

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree